Ugh, the acne in this pregnancy. Need product recs.

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I just used Cetaphil and said fuck it.

I realize this is not helpful.

I am sure you look great Tamb

[SKP82]

Paula's Choice

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Rocky Mountain Soap Factory skin care line. I went through way more of the Breakout Buster than I normally do in a year.

Good news is, had the baby and skin cleared right up. So um, 187 days to clear skin! yay.

[khaleesi]

Itchy generally indicates that your skin is irritated. I'd use a gentle but effective cleanser, pregnancy friendly spot treatment and use that just in the areas you need it, and a moisturizer. Not using a toner will feel weird for a little bit but you'll get used to it.

I recommend Cetaphil regular cleanser (the gentle crap reminds me of male spooge) and Neutrogena oil free moisturizer for sensitive skin.

[vampsterdam]

Oct 28, 2013 14:39:11 GMT -5 @tambcat said:

Nooo I need the toner! I can't get all my makeup off without it. It's not itchy all the time, just if I touch it, then it itches. Then I scratch it and it HURTS.

I have never had this many zits, even when I was a teenager. I didn't really break out with Joanna either. I feel so much older this time around. lol

I will look into these recs, thanks.

I haven't used this one, but I'm planning on getting it once I finish my Kiehl's calendula toner.

This is brand looks pretty natural and I've heard a lot of good things about it. (Alcohol-free, too)

www.amazon.com/Petal-Witch-Hazel-Toner-Ounces/dp/B00016XJ4M

[AHappierHour]

Witch hazel is a natural toner/ astringent.

[pedanticwench]

www.amazon.com/Simple-Moisturising-Facial-Wash---/dp/B0073GO0CI/ref=sr_1_18?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1382989796&sr=1-18

[formerlyak]

I switched to Noxema clear scrub or something like that. It's in a blue tube with an orange stripe on it and has salicylic acid in it. Then I spot treat any blemishes with clean & clear salicylic acid gel stuff (silver tube with purple cap and letters on it).

[Kit]

I second Paula's Choice. That stuff was a miracle worker for me!

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I have heard that Rodan and Fields is the holy grail of skincare. I just don't have the hundreds it costs to buy their products.

www.rodanandfields.com/

[MWOS]

I use Pond's Cold Cream to take my makeup off. Smear that shit all around for a minute and then wipe it all off with a cotton pad. Then I just use a really gentle cleanser since all the shit is off my face. Also, I'm 80 years old.

[TrudyCampbell]

You can get a prescription for topical clindamycin.

[TC]

Trader Joes face pads. They are in a little round container with a brown lid. I don't know why they are magic, but they keep me down to maybe 5-6 zits a year.

[TrudyCampbell]

Oct 28, 2013 15:02:11 GMT -5 @tambcat said:

Oct 28, 2013 15:00:57 GMT -5 TrudyCampbell said:

You can get a prescription for topical clindamycin.

Do you think my OB could prescribe it or would I have to go to a derm?

Not sure, you could ask! I have dermy friends so I just get it that way.

[snickers]

Oct 28, 2013 15:00:57 GMT -5 TrudyCampbell said:

You can get a prescription for topical clindamycin.

This is what worked best for me.

[eddy]

Oct 28, 2013 14:56:43 GMT -5 @tambcat said:

Which Paula's Choice did you guys use?

Take their quizzes to see what you need. There are a billion choices. I have their moisturizer and one of their exfoliates. I use clean and clear gentle for facewash.

I am a total convert. I get cystic acne on my chin and PC has eliminated it.

[wrathofkuus]

This sounds like eczema rather than acne.

[TrudyCampbell]

Hmm itchy acne could mean you're over treating it? Is your skin really dry?

ETA toners are generally very harsh and drying